Developmental Scientist

Kingdom People
New Milton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
4 months ago
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Are you a hands-on Development Scientist with a background in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering? Do you enjoy working in a laboratory environment, supporting new product development and ensuring products meet strict pharmaceutical standards? If so, this maternity cover role could be a great opportunity to step into a highly technical, meaningful position.
We’re supporting a specialist manufacturing business operating in the microfiltration and pharmaceutical filtration space. This role will be based at the New Milton site, which is being developed as a centre of excellence for microfiltration and associated laboratory services.
What’s the role all about?
As the Development Scientist, you’ll provide technical and laboratory support across product development, validation and customer-facing activities. You’ll be a key contact for pharmaceutical validation guides and services, ensuring products comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
This role sits at the heart of New Product Introduction (NPI), validation and quality support — ideal for someone who enjoys variety, technical problem-solving and working independently.
You’ll be responsible for:

  • Developing and testing prototypes, materials and new technologies
  • Supporting NPI activities and new product launches
  • Defining test methods and compiling regulatory documentation
  • Preparing and maintaining Validation Guides and validation reports
  • Performing laboratory testing and data analysis
  • Supporting customer technical queries and working closely with Sales
  • Investigating customer issues and supporting 8D activities
  • Carrying out cleanroom and environmental testing (e.g. LAL endotoxin testing, microbial monitoring)
  • Ensuring GMP, customer and regulatory compliance in all testing activities
  • Supporting Operations with Good Manufacturing Practice standards
  • Managing pharmaceutical product validations, including subcontracted laboratories
  • Supporting Quality during audits and documentation reviews
    This is a highly technical role where your work directly supports compliance, customer confidence and product performance.
    What you’ll need
    To be successful as a Development Scientist, you’ll bring:
  • BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • Laboratory experience using chemistry and microbiology techniques
  • Experience working to EU GMP / FDA pharmaceutical standards
  • Strong understanding of laboratory methods and equipment
  • Ability to interpret technical data and maintain accurate records
  • Experience working in regulated environments (GMP / ISO)
    Desirable:
  • Experience in filtration or pharmaceutical product validation
  • Familiarity with microbiological techniques and environmental monitoring
  • Understanding of filtration manufacturing and testing processes
    Who you are
    You’re methodical, analytical and comfortable working independently. You take pride in accuracy, enjoy problem-solving and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    You’ll be:
    • Highly organised and detail-focused
    • Confident working independently in a lab environment
    • A strong communicator (written and verbal)
    • Numerate, IT-literate and logical in your approach
    • Proactive and improvement-focused
      What’s in it for you?
    • Competitive salary
    • Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
    • Opportunity to work in a centre of excellence laboratory environment
    • Exposure to pharmaceutical validation and regulated manufacturing
    • Meaningful technical role with real impact
    • Supportive, professional team environment
      Ready to apply?
      If you’re a Development Scientist looking for a fixed-term role where your technical skills will be valued and challenged, we’d love to hear from you.
      Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
      Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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